“YVCC is helping me pursue my future goals by providing an affordable, convenient, college education that gives me many of the business skills I will need to own and operate a farm of my own in the future.”
-Brian Michener,
YVCC Agribusiness Student, Bill’s Berry Farm
WASHINGTON STATE AGRICULTURE IS A $4 BILLION INDUSTRY!
The mission of the Agriculture Program is to serve as a partner with the diverse agriculture industry to provide students with the attitudes, abilities, and problem-solving capabilities to meet career responsibilities and lead agriculture into the future.
Jobs related to agriculture in Washington state are as diverse as the crops produced. Learn more about the Agriculture Industry by visiting
Center of Agricultural Excellence.
As the number one employer in central Washington, the agriculture industry offers exciting and challenging career opportunities.
YVCC's Agriculture Degree programs provide students with the necessary skills and abilities that employers desire.
Job growth projections show an increase of up to 11% within the crop and animal production and supporting industries. This includes jobs on farms, in factories, in laboratories, and on the sales floor.